Intended for primary students, this non-fiction text defines what mountains are, how they are formed, and discusses life on a mountain. Included are chapters on the people who live in mountainous regions, their clothing and shelter, farming and transportation in the mountains, what school and work is like, fun things to do in the mountains, as well as mountains of the past and the future. The book includes fun facts, a quiz, glossary, index, and references to additional sources.

With colorful photos on every page, this colorful book would be a good addition to the non-fiction section of an elementary school collection.

Other books in this series include Living Beside a River, Living Beside the Ocean, Living in a City, Living in a Desert, and Living in a valley.